Bulb light up when I hold close and electric jump on it but when connected directly it stops why???
L Thread Starter Loutjie Joined Jan 18, 2016 6 Jan 18, 2016 #1 Bulb light up when I hold close and electric jump on it but when connected directly it stops why??? Attachments IMG_20160118_175841.jpg 229.7 KB Views: 12 IMG_20160118_180253.jpg 194 KB Views: 11
Kermit2 Joined Feb 5, 2010 4,162 Jan 18, 2016 #2 You are connecting the high frequency AC output with the bulb by way of capacitance of your body. When you connect directly a DC path is created and the high freq AC no longer affects the tube enough to create a glow in the phosphor.
You are connecting the high frequency AC output with the bulb by way of capacitance of your body. When you connect directly a DC path is created and the high freq AC no longer affects the tube enough to create a glow in the phosphor.
L Thread Starter Loutjie Joined Jan 18, 2016 6 Jan 18, 2016 #3 What do you suggest I do to make the bulb glow when connected directly
Dodgydave Joined Jun 22, 2012 10,832 Jan 18, 2016 #4 Put the correct AC supply to the bulb, 120- 220V, then it works.
#12 Joined Nov 30, 2010 18,224 Jan 18, 2016 #5 Connect it to the kind of power supply it was designed for.
L Thread Starter Loutjie Joined Jan 18, 2016 6 Jan 18, 2016 #6 I have enough output guys I just want to know how to let it work a other guy connected bulbs on a similar circuit and worked
I have enough output guys I just want to know how to let it work a other guy connected bulbs on a similar circuit and worked
L Thread Starter Loutjie Joined Jan 18, 2016 6 Jan 18, 2016 #7 The power jumps and it works....and wasnt designed for. Power that jumps air gaps it gets connected straight to fitting so ja . :-|
The power jumps and it works....and wasnt designed for. Power that jumps air gaps it gets connected straight to fitting so ja . :-|